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R477 CAY

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

130,796 mi
Last recorded130,796 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 CAY
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 130,796 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 128,702 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 124,036 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 128,683 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 124,335 miles

front brake discs show signs of wear on faces

front brake pads starting to wear thin

nearside rear outer inertia seat belt and stalk not fully inspected due to child seat base strapped in position

rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Fail 3 Jul 2009 124,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs show signs of wear on faces

front brake pads starting to wear thin

nearside rear outer inertia seat belt and stalk not fully inspected due to child seat base strapped in position

rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 17 Jul 2008 118,454 miles

Offside headlamp lens damaged.

Rear brake discs rusted.

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 15 Jul 2008 118,450 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside headlamp lens damaged.

Rear brake discs rusted.

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Sep 2007 113,083 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 112,905 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearsdide rear tyre tread down to 1.6mm.[Pirelli P6000 225/45 X 17Y]

Offside headlamp lens damaged.

Fail 24 Aug 2007 112,905 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 107,525 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 107,525 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both front wiper blades started to split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Small chunks missing from outer walls of both nearside tyres

Pass 4 Jul 2005 105,949 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2005 105,949 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Audi Cabriolet?

Based on 87,077 MOT tests across 6,173 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
3,042
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
6,173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,990
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,545
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2,368
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,307
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R477 CAY is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1998 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 91,556 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,990 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R477 CAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R477 CAY registered?

R477 CAY is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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